Soldier
noun
A soldier samurai is still just another soldier.
This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well.
あの兵士の泣き声が頭からはなれません。
I cannot get the soldier's cry out of my head.
その兵士はコウイチの車に火を付けた。
The soldier set Koichi’s car on fire.
仲間がいないといつもの道が遠く感じると思いながら、兵士は足早に歩いた。
The soldier walked at a brisk pace thinking about how long distances feel much longer without any companions.